Deputies were called to Ridge Street in Lake Worth last Tuesday after finding James Benjamin unconscious on a bed next to the body of Jessica Delgado.

According to the probable cause affidavit, Delgado's daughter told investigators that Benjamin had recently been released from prison and wanted to get back with her mother, but she was already in a relationship with another man.

A medical examiner determined that Delgado was stabbed in the neck and bled to death.

Investigators questioned Benjamin after he was released from JFK Medical Center.

According to the report, Benjamin said he and Delgado, who have two children together, were arguing about their relationship when she pulled out a knife. Benjamin told investigators he snatched the knife from her, but during the struggle they fell to the floor and she accidentally fell on the knife.

Investigators said Benjamin then removed the knife from her neck and began to choke her until she stopped breathing. Investigators said he then took off her clothes and sexually assaulted her.

According to the report, Benjamin intentionally overdosed on prescription pain medication in an attempt to kill himself. Delgado's daughter found them on the bed and called 911.